Line Load with Influence Width

In addition to manually entering values, you can enter line loads in the "Member Load" dialog box using the "Multi-Layer Composition" function. This is a library that contains the compositions of several layers for applying loads. You can freely specify the layer structure using the parameters of description, thickness, density, or surface load, and comment for each layer.

After selecting a library entry, the program transfers all surface loads added together from previously defined layers and calculates them with regard to a user‑defined influence width in a line load.

In addition to the current layer models of roof and wall structures, this function is applicable for live loads described in standards. For this, it is necessary to create a library entry for each load category. Then, you can select the entries for load application and apply them to members using the influence width.

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Mr. Niemeier is responsible for the development of RFEM, RSTAB, RWIND Simulation, and in the area of membrane structures. He is also responsible for quality assurance and customer support.

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